• A Tale of SimCity: Users Struggle Against Onerous DRM – The game requires an always-on connection to Electronic Arts’ DRM servers, but those servers aren’t always available, making the game unplayable. This isn’t the first time DRM has gotten in the way of playing a great game. Also EA Maxis cops to ‘dumb’ SimCity
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• Inside Google Street View: From Larry Page’s Car To The Depths Of The Grand Canyon – Fascinating look at how Street View went from being a Stanford experiment to one of Google’s highest-profile products. Also Google to Pay $7M to Settle Wi-Spy Case With More Than 30 U.S. Attorneys General • No Google Glasses
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• Apple’s digital content resale and loan system could allow DRM transfers between end users – Apple’s patent is similar to one recently granted to Amazon.com. You’d be able to sell used software, media or e-books to others and transfer the license. • Apple’s Phil Schiller on Android malware: ‘Be safe out there’ – Apple’s
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• EU fines Microsoft $733M for breaking browser pact – The fine is for breaking an agreement to give Windows users a choice of browsers. It’s the first time the EU has ever had to fine a company for not adhering to the terms of a settlement. • Microsoft may cut licensing costs to help
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